Knights of Columbus Council 9579

09/10/2026

Charlotte Convention Center 501 SOUTH COLLEGE ST., CHARLOTTE, N.C. 28202 Friday, September 11, 2026 5-10 p.m. – Doors open – Food and Cash Bar, Exhibitors 5:30-7 p.m. – Young Adult Networking/Drop-in Concourse A Sponsored by Truthly 7 p.m. – Welcome from Bishop Michael Martin Main Stage 7 p....

09/07/2026

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08/28/2026

Gospel of the Day (Matthew 25,1-13)

Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.

Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!' Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

But the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, 'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!' But he said in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.' Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2026/08/28.html

08/23/2026

Gospel of the Day (Matthew 16,13-20)

Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”
They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.
And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the Messiah.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2026/08/23.html

08/20/2026

Gospel of the Day (Matthew 22,1-14)

Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and the elders of the people in parables saying,
“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come.
A second time he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast."'
Some ignored the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
Then he said to his servants, 'The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come.
Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.'
The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests.
But when the king came in to meet the guests he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment.
He said to him, 'My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?' But he was reduced to silence.
Then the king said to his attendants, 'Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'
Many are invited, but few are chosen."

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2026/08/20.html

08/18/2026

Last night our council presented the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County a check for
$1,630 from our recent Baby Bottle Campaign.

08/15/2026

Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary!

08/13/2026

Today we celebrate the birth of Blessed Michael McGivney, who's simple “yes” to God became a blessing for generations.

As a parish priest, he saw the struggles facing Catholic families and responded with faith, courage, and practical charity. From that vision grew the Knights of Columbus: a brotherhood that continues to serve the Church and those in need around the world.

May we honor his birthday by asking for the grace to recognize the opportunities God places before us and respond with the same generosity.

Join the The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild, submit prayer intentions, and pray for the canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney at fathermcgivney.org

Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us!

08/11/2026